Oil Leaking from Oil Filler Cap

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Dec 12, 2014 | 10:07 PM

mjg1664

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Oil Leaking from Oil Filler Cap

Is an oil separator the same thing as a pcv valve flame trap? I'm told I have oil separator issues but cannot find a part by that name.

Dec 13, 2014 | 06:23 PM

damien360

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Yeah the pcv box is an oil separator. I recommend replacing that alone with clean I the engine ports really well

Dec 14, 2014 | 01:12 PM

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When was the last time the oil cap seal was replaced?

Dec 14, 2014 | 02:18 PM

damien360

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The problem lies with the pcv system which causes the oil cap seal fail.

Dec 15, 2014 | 11:40 AM

mjg1664

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Replaced it twice as I thought the first one might have been a cheap China replacement. It's definitely excess oil pressure causing the leak.

Dec 22, 2014 | 11:58 AM

tony1963

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The seal on the cap is a separate rubber piece. No need to replace the whole cap.

The oil separator and associated lines all need changing too.

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